BreaQ Conference
A day of talks on quantum computing, communication and sensing
About the conference
The BreaQ Conference is the day BreaQ moves on stage: researchers and industry experts on quantum computing, communication and sensing. It comes three weeks after the hackathon, and everyone is welcome, whether or not you hacked.
- When
- Saturday 14 November 2026Times come with the programme
- Where
- Military Technical Academy “Ferdinand I”, Bucharest
- Cost
- Free
- Register by
- 5 November. Registration takes a couple of minutes.
What to Expect
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Talks
Researchers and industry experts on where quantum computing, communication and sensing stand, and where they are going.
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Networking
Breaks to meet the speakers, fellow students and researchers, and the companies that support BreaQ.
Speakers Coming soon
Last year on stage
Thirteen speakers took part in the first BreaQ, in November 2025, most of them on stage at the Military Technical Academy. A few of their talks:
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Computational quantum advantage for dynamical simulationsCristina Cirstoiu · Quantinuum -
Cybersecurity: before and after the quantum apocalypseRadu Ionicioiu · IFIN-HH -
Breaking the standard quantum limit: quantum metrology and the brave new non‑classical worldȘtefan Ataman · ELI-NP -
Fast gradient‑free optimization of excitations in variational quantum eigensolversThierry Kaldenbach · German Aerospace Center -
Fujitsu’s Quantum Mindset: Innovation Through CollaborationGabriel Pavel · Fsas Technologies -
Mastering ImperfeQtion: From Theory to Practice in the Quantum WildDiana Maimut · Advanced Technologies Institute
Organizers
Sponsors
Supporters food, drinks and merch
More sponsors are announced as they confirm. Want to support the conference? Write to us.
Partners
Associated event
We thank the organizers of SecITC for supporting the BreaQ Conference.
Two days before BreaQ
SecITC 2026
Palace of the National Military Circle, Bucharest
The 19th International Conference on Information Technology and Communications Security. This year the BreaQ Conference is its associated event.
Venue
Saturday 14 November · Conference
Military Technical Academy “Ferdinand I”
Bulevardul George Coșbuc nr. 39-49, Sector 5, București, 050141
FAQ
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Everyone curious about quantum technologies. Students, researchers, people from industry and the simply curious are all welcome.
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No. The conference and the hackathon are separate days, three weeks apart. Register for the conference with its form.
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It is free. Registration takes a couple of minutes and closes on 5 November; the confirmation and every practical detail reach you by email.
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BreaQ runs in both Romanian and English.
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Write to us at breaq2026@roqteam.ro with a title and a few lines about it.
BreaQ 2026 · Part one
BreaQ Hackathon
Three weeks before the conference, teams take on real quantum challenges at the CAMPUS Research Institute, with mentors on the floor and prizes at the end.
The hackathon floor in 2025. Every level is welcome, from complete beginners to researchers.
See you on 14 November
Registration is free, takes a couple of minutes and closes on 5 November.
Register